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Disconnection Between Socialist Parties and Workers
- Despite much discussion about the working class, socialist parties struggled to connect with actual workers.
- Their focus was primarily theoretical, not engaging with workers' immediate needs.
Growth and Poor Conditions of the Working Class
- Russia's working class rapidly grew with industrialization, becoming a significant urban population.
- Existing infrastructure couldn't handle this influx, leading to deplorable living conditions.
Deplorable Living Conditions of Transient Workers
- The transient nature of early Russian industrialization led to poor housing and sanitation.
- Workers often rented corners of rooms or even parts of beds, expecting temporary stays.